Personal Qualities of a Driving Instructor

The best way to learn to drive is to have regular planned lessons with a qualified driving instructor and where possible private practice with a family member or friend. Nationwide the average number of lessons required to pass the driving test is around 44 hours of professional instruction and 22 hours of private practice. The time it takes will vary considerably from person to person, however, choosing a good instructor and keeping a record of your progress will help ensure you are making the most of the time spent.

Your Driving Instructor would have needed to pass 3 tough tests in order to be fully qualified, they will also be checked by the driving standards agency periodically on their level of instruction as well as carrying out a criminal record check. Your Instructor should display a green badge in their car window if they are fully qualified, if a pink badge is displayed they will be part qualified and there would be a chance that they may not pass the final exam.

The best way to find out any personal qualities of a driving instructor is to ask friends or family who may be able to recommend someone they took lessons with, someone who made them feel at ease, turned up on time, explained things well and ultimately helped them pass their driving test. The cost of driving lessons from one driving school to another will vary, but ultimately you want value for money. Paying less per hour won’t work out cheaper if you end up needing many more hours. Be aware many driving instructors working for large driving schools will need to charge the highest rates to pay their franchise fees to the company.

As a Driving Lessons Bathgate service provider, Helen Hopson is a fully qualified driving instructor, as certified with the Driving Standards Agency. Helen has many years of experience teaching learner drivers of all ages in West Lothian. If you are a new driver in West Lothian and are looking to take your first driving lessons, want to build your driving confidence after your test, or are interested in specialized lessons then you’ve come to the right place. For more information visit the site http://inspired-driving.co.uk/ .